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16Dec

Looking Beyond My Traumatic Childhood to Understand Why My Father Sued Me

Mimi Kwa

childhood, experienceoftherapy, family, trauma

Relationships

When her father sued her, the hard-earned stability Mimi Kwa had carved out for herself was shaken. Here she shares where the exploration of her family took her
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28Aug

Book of the Month: The Nervous System Reset by Jessica Maguire

Alice McGurran

body, bookofthemonth, chronicpain, health, nervoussystem, stress, trauma, vagusnerve

Body

We're thrilled to announce our Book of the Month for August 2024 is Jessica Maguire's Nervous System Reset. The physiotherapist went on a mission to understand how the nervous system played into so many of her client's problems – the book is the culmination of that work
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20Jun

The Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent

Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna

abuse, childhood, narcissism, shame, trauma

Mind

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can have a life-long impact. Psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna break down some of the symptoms: hypervigilance, guilt and shame
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03Apr

What is Family Constellations Therapy?

Sara Poss

family, trauma, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Family constellations therapy is an experiential method that aims to offer insight into hidden or entrenched dynamics in an individual's life. Therapist Sara Poss explores how family constellations works
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21Feb

How to Support Yourself Through Trauma

Dr Yvonne Waft

childhood, PTSD, tips, trauma

Mind

While trauma-informed therapy can be essential in overcoming trauma, there are also things you can do for yourself. Clinical Psychologist Dr Yvonne Waft offers her advice
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01Feb

Depersonalisation and Childhood Trauma: A Psychodynamic Perspective

Jake Freedman

childhood, complexptsd, depersonalisation, dissociation, identity, trauma

Therapists

Depersonalisation and derealisation are characterised by feeling detached from your self or environment. Psychotherapist Jake Freedman explores these symptoms from a psychodynamic viewpoint and relation to childhood trauma
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10Jan

Book of the Month: Break the Cycle by Dr Mariel Buqué

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, complexptsd, family, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Our Welldoing Book of the Month for January 2024 is Dr Mariel Buqué's Break the Cycle, which weaves research, clinical experience and practical exercises into a comprehensive guide to healing intergenerational trauma
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03Jan

A Psychologist Explains the Stress Response and Mind-Body Connection

Amber Johnston

body, PTSD, stress, trauma

Therapists

Stress, especially if chronic, can have major repercussions on our health. Psychologist Dr Amber Johnston explores the complex mind-body reactions that occur under stress
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21Sep

Pilates as a Treatment for Trauma: Mindful Movement

Andrew Keefe

backpain, body, dissociation, exercise, PTSD, sport, stress, trauma

Therapists

With its core principles of concentration, breath, and mindful movement, Pilates could provide more than just a physical workout. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe, who also works as a PT and Pilates teacher, explores how Pilates can support people with trauma
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20Sep

Schema Therapy: How Damaging Beliefs are Developed in Childhood

Samantha Holt

abuse, childhood, trauma, typesoftherapy

Therapists

In childhood, we develop 'schemas' – beliefs that help us make sense of the world. Depending on our upbringing, these schemas might be damaging. Schema therapist Samantha Holt explores how schema therapy can help
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